James vs Kassandra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kassandra Rank #1,221

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1221 for Kassandra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Kassandra ___

  • Kassandra Marie
  • Kassandra Rose
  • Kassandra Elena
  • Kassandra Victoria
  • Kassandra Grace
  • Kassandra Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kassandra

Helena Hector Paris Andromeda Troilus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kassandra more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kassandra at #1221 in the United States.

What do James and Kassandra mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kassandra means "she who entangles men" (Greek origin).

Are James and Kassandra boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kassandra is primarily a girl name.

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